Apprentice Sports Learning Support Assistant

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST) are looking for a career driven and ambitious apprenctice to join their team in the PE department. The successful candidate will support in the delivery of high-quality PE lessons while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification alongside the role. 

Working week 

Full time 37 hrs per week, term time only 

Wage 

£8.00 - £12.71 (depending on age)

Qualification 

Teaching Assistant level 3 - Sports Pathway

Duration 16 Months

Training Provider: LMP Education

Duties and Responsibilities 

Supporting learning in PE: 

• Support PE staff in the preparation and safe delivery of lessons, including the setting out and checking of equipment.
  


• Work with individuals and small groups to build skills, confidence and physical literacy, setting aspirational targets.


• Use effective questioning and feedback so that students understand their errors, persevere and improve, developing resilience 
  


• Support vulnerable students, including those with SEND, under the guidance of teaching staff and the SENCO 
  


• Supervise lessons predominantly in PE

• Sport, clubs including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award: 
  With support, plan and run extra-curricular clubs and activities before school, at break and lunchtime, and after school 


• Encourage all students to participate to increase the proportion of girls, students with SEND, disadvantaged students and those currently least active to join in 
  


• Enthuse students to take part in sport within lessons and beyond, signposting them to school teams and community clubs 
  


• Support school teams, fixtures and intra-school competitions, including accompanying teams to events 
  


• Be part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award team helping with expeditions and supporting students with the activities needed to achieve the award 
  
  

Belonging, behaviour and wellbeing:

• Build positive, respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues so that every young person feels they belong 
  


• Promote high standards of behaviour in line with school policy, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own conduct 
  


• Champion aspiration and resilience, celebrating effort and progress as well as achievement 
  


• Supervise students at break and lunchtimes and support provision such as breakfast or homework clubs 
  


• Accompany staff and students on trips and off-site activities, taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher 

Skills and Attributes 

• Adaptable approach to work and confidence to respond and deal with unanticipated problems 
  


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and a willingness to support others 


• Capability to work independently and use own initiative as and when required 
  


• Effective time management skills. 

Personal Qualities 

•  Outstanding communication skills Approachable


• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations


• Ability to establish good working relationships with teaching staff and pupils.


• Reliable and punctual


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people


• Enthusiasm for sport and physical activity, with the ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities


•  A willingness to act as a positive role model for students 

Education and Qualifications 

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent.

About the employer

NUAST is a new type of academy. We offer a specialist curriculum at KS4 and KS5 for students with an interest in science, engineering or computing

https://www.nuast.org.uk/

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